Spring Valley School (Larkspur, Colorado)

Spring Valley School
Nearest city Larkspur, Colorado
Coordinates 39°9′8″N 104°46′10″W / 39.15222°N 104.76944°W / 39.15222; -104.76944Coordinates: 39°9′8″N 104°46′10″W / 39.15222°N 104.76944°W / 39.15222; -104.76944
Area 1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built 1874
MPS Rural School Buildings in Colorado MPS
NRHP Reference # 78000856[1]
CSRHP # 5DA.219
Added to NRHP December 18, 1978

The Spring Valley School near Larkspur, Colorado was built in 1874. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. It has also been known as The School House.[1] The listing included four contributing buildings: the school and three outbuildings.

It was the first of about 100 one-room schoolhouses built in Douglas County. It had a 100-year lease which expired, and ownership transferred from a historical society to another owner.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Mrs. Robert 0. Beadles (May 15, 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Spring Valley School / The School House" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1978


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